Education Management and Leadership: A South African Perspective 2e

Grounded in democratic culture and values, Education Management and Leadership: A South African Perspective 2e enables individuals in school leadership and management positions to have an in-depth understanding of leading and managing effective schools.
The book comprises twelve chapters, each discussing a different aspect of school management and/or leadership, such as managing diversity and multiculturalism in the South African context, so that a comprehensive model of an effective school is created. Consideration is given to African perspectives on management and leadership applied within educational settings. Important concepts such as effectiveness, efficiency and economy are explained and various leadership and management theories are introduced
to the reader. Pertinent topics covered include the policy and legal frameworks within which educational leaders and managers operate; the management of relationships between parents, teachers, learners and the broader community; t he need for school development and planning; processes involved in establishing accountability and quality assurance; the systems required for good governance; and financial and physical resource management.
Features
An introductory overview, outcomes list, and key concepts at the beginning of each chapter.
Case studies, practical activities, and discussion questions, encouraging students to relate the theory discussed to their own educational practice.
Reference lists at the end of each chapter for further reading. n A new chapter on human resource management.
A focus on diversity and inclusivity within educational settings.
The text has been restructured, and there is a brand-new introductory chapter covering foundational concepts such as leadership and management, change management and leadership and management theories/models and Ubuntu as a style of leadership and management.
New content on managing and leading change
managing diversity
problem solving
and managingn and leading school climate and culture.